A case of delayed peripheral neuropathy caused by diquat poisoning.
10.3760/cma.j.cn121094-20220314-00130
- Author:
Qi CUI
1
;
Zhen Kai LI
2
;
Bin LI
2
;
Chao WANG
2
;
Chun Hua SU
2
Author Information
1. School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang 261053, China.
2. Emergency Department, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University Dezhou Hospital, Dezhou 253000, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Delayed peripheral neuropathy;
Diquat;
Pesticide;
Poisoning
- MeSH:
Humans;
Diquat;
Herbicides;
Kidney;
Liver;
Peripheral Nerve Injuries;
Poisoning
- From:
Chinese Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Occupational Diseases
2023;41(4):309-312
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Diquat is a kind of conductive contact-killing herbicides. The damage of central nervous system is relatively common, but the peripheral neuropathy caused by diquat has not been reported yet. In September 2021, we treated a patient with diquat poisoning. During the hospitalization, the patient was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. Therapy for peripheral nerve injury was given on the basis of conventional treatment of poisoning. The patient was discharged after his condition was stable. The follow-up showed that the peripheral neuropathy of patient was better than before. According to the condition of this patient, it is suggested that we should not only protect the function of gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidney, and central nervous system early, but should also pay attention to the damage of peripheral nervous system in clinical work. We should intervene earlier to improve the prognosis of patients.
